The One Seoul Eye Clinic is located in Sinsa Square near Sinsa Station in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Our ophthalmology specialists provide care for retinal disease, glaucoma, cataract and presbyopia, vision correction (LASIK, LASEK, implantable lenses), pediatric myopia, and dry eye. We are about 307m from Exit 6 of Sinsa Station on the Sinbundang Line.
Uveitis refers to inflammation occurring in the uvea, which consists of the iris, choroid, and ciliary body. The uvea is located between the outermost sclera and the innermost retina, and is rich in blood vessels and connective tissue, making it susceptible to inflammation caused by viruses, bacteria, etc. If uveitis occurs, inflammation can progress not only in the uvea but also in the retina and vitreous. If left untreated for a long time, it can cause cataracts, retinal disorders, glaucoma, and may lead to blindness if not treated properly in time.
Uveitis can be classified as infectious uveitis caused by viruses, bacteria, etc., and non-infectious uveitis caused by immune reactions triggered by surgery or trauma.
In the early stages of uveitis, pain is often felt when looking at light. If symptoms such as blurred or cloudy vision recur and are accompanied by pain, uveitis may be suspected.
Main symptoms: Redness, photophobia, tearing, decreased vision, eye pain, metamorphopsia, dyschromatopsia, etc.
Decreased vision and redness
Eye pain and photophobia
Diagnosis of uveitis is performed by slit-lamp microscopy and anterior segment examination, and after pupil dilation, posterior segment examination is performed to closely observe the vitreous and retina. Through this, it is determined whether the inflammation is limited to the anterior part (anterior uveitis), the posterior part (posterior uveitis), or involves the entire eye (panuveitis).
Diagnosis methods: Slit-lamp examination, fluorescein angiography, optical coherence tomography, indocyanine green angiography, etc.
Since uveitis can cause other ophthalmic complications, examinations for complications are necessary.
At The One Seoul Eye Clinic, various specialists are present to provide systematic and accurate examinations for safe treatment.
Since uveitis can be caused by various factors, detailed treatment according to the cause is necessary.
After treatment, to prevent recurrence of uveitis, avoid overwork and stress, reduce alcohol and smoking, and ensure adequate nutrition.
Before treatment
Appearance of dye leakage from retinal capillaries
After treatment
Significantly reduced dye leakage from retinal capillaries
At The One Seoul Eye Clinic, Humira® (adalimumab), a new drug highly effective for refractory uveitis unresponsive to conventional treatments, is available at a much lower cost than general hospitals.
